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This Sky & Telescope podcast highlights three major astronomical events occurring in August: solar and lunar eclipses and the Perseid meteor shower, which is expected to have particularly favorable viewing conditions this year. The episode also provides guidance for observing planets and viewing the galactic center of the Milky Way during the month.
Why it matters
This information helps amateur astronomers and the general public plan observations of significant celestial events that are visible without specialized equipment. The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most reliable annual meteor showers and can produce dozens of visible meteors per hour under good conditions.
Understand the Science
This month we’ve got three big celestial events to cover: eclipses of the Sun and Moon, and especially good prospects for the Perseid meteor shower. Plus we’ll track down a few planets, and gaze at the center of our galaxy. So load up on the bug juice, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.
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